Curacao will officially become the smallest nation ever to appear at a FIFA World Cup this summer when they face Germany in their Group E opener on June 14.

The Caribbean island booked their place at the expanded 48-team competition after going unbeaten in Concacaf qualifying, winning seven and drawing three of their qualification matches.

Curacao topped their final stage qualifying group ahead of Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago and Bermuda, and were led by former Premier League head coach Dick Advocaat.

Dick Advocaat during his time at Sunderland

The experienced manager, who recently turned 78, has stepped down for personal reasons, confirming in a statement issued by the country's football federation that 'family comes first.'

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